Country China/North Korea Status Operational Impounds Yalu River Construction began 1979 | Purpose Power Opening date 1987 Height 55 m Impound Yalu River | |
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Location Ji'an, Jilin Province/Manpo, Chagang Province People also search for Taipingwan Dam, Yunfeng Dam, Sup'ung Dam | ||
The Weiyuan Dam is a gravity dam on the Yalu River between China and North Korea. It is located 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Ji'an in Jilin Province, China and Manpo in Chagang Province, North Korea. It was constructed between 1979 and 1987. The dam's six 65 MW generators were commissioned in 1987 and 1988. It is jointly owned and operated by China and North Korea.
Map of Weiyuan Dam, Wiwon
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Weiyuan Dam Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA